India is a land of rich culture and festivals are an integral part of every Indian's life. Indian festivals are too colorful and too exciting. The country celebrates plenty of festivals. Each one has their own interesting story to narrate and enjoyed in a different way. Check out in this section of SurfIndia the real picture of the festivals of India.

Indian festivals are source of celebration and joy. Every day of the year is celebrated as a festival by Indians.Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Some Indian festivals celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of divine beings, saints. Arrival of a new year is also celebrated in our country. Festivals are celebrated from different names and on different occasion but the ultimate goal is to get rid of the hectic daily routine via celebrations.

The festivals in India are just as vibrant as its cultural fabric. They are colorful, full of life and most of all touch the very soul of its people. The entire country is lit up with the diyas of diwali and all corners of it hear the chimes of the Christmas bell. And, if Holi immerses the nation in its varied hues, the semiyan of Id are savored by one and all. The citizens of this country are ever ready to celebrate the joy called life.

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